Let The Balloon Go

Film Australia, 1978

A warm, enthralling film about a boy and his family, living in a small, Australian country town during the First World War.

John is physically handicapped, and his over-anxious mother is afraid to let him play games and climb trees like other children. While his brothers fight in the war overseas, John fights a much more personal battle for his own freedom.

Let The Balloon Go is based on the popular novel by world-renowned Australian author, Ivan Southall.

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Episode

A warm, enthralling film about a boy and his family, living in a small, Australian country town during the First World War. John is physically handicapped, and his over-anxious mother is afraid to let him play games and climb trees like other children. While his brothers fight in the war overseas, John fights a much more personal battle for his own freedom. Let The Balloon Go is based on the popular novel by world-renowned Australian author, Ivan Southall.

Awards

USA Hollywood Motion Picture Advisory Board
Award of Excellence

USA Festival of the Americas
Silver Award Winner

Sales and Distribution

Running Time
78 mins

Production Company
Film Australia

Language
English